[Anastasia]

Hi there, Gretschies!

I do hope you don't find this rude of me - I would have posted in the Intros forum but I didn't really know what to say - but I'm in a bit of a pickle!

I was bought a very pretty Gretsch guitar for Christmas in 2005, when I was interested in learning. Unfortunately, other hobbies restricted that learning so I ended up with the guitar packed away in my wardrobe until recently after only a few plays!

It's in lovely condition (albeit needing a bit of a dust!), so I decided it'd be better off going to a home where it would receive some attention. The only thing is - I don't know anything about it to be able to sell it properly!

From Googling (and the obvious signs on the guitar itself) I've managed to find that it's a Sparkle Jet (Synchromatic) with an 'F' Hole. Pretty pitiful, huh?

I was just wondering really if anyone here would be able to give me some information about it? What model it is, when (abouts) it was made, how much it's worth, etc.

I'd really appreciate it.

Here are a few photos (apologies for the bad lighting!):









Thanks in advance! x

[S Macp]

It's a G1629 Synchromatic Sparkle Jet, no idea what the market value is, but they're beautiful guitars. Are you sure you want to sell it?

[Anastasia]

Originally Posted by S Macp

It's a G1629 Synchromatic Sparkle Jet, no idea what the market value is, but they're beautiful guitars. Are you sure you want to sell it?

Hey - thanks for responding.

I do feel really attached to it, but I haven't touched it for years and feel it's a waste when it could be put to good use by someone else!

[S Macp]

Oh, and welcome to the forum; you'll like it here!

[Anastasia]

Thanks! I've had a good look around this evening and you seem like an awesome bunch.

[Jukebox]

Welcome there is a few of them here on the forum, check out Tatatan Phantoms photo and JohnS.

[Anastasia]

Originally Posted by Jukebox

Welcome there is a few of them here on the forum, check out Tatatan Phantoms photo and JohnS.

Thanks! I'll have a peek

[drmilktruck]

They are fine little guitars. I have a silver one. Usually they fetch $200-250 on eBay.

[araT]

Welcome aboard Anastasia

Here's an archived version of the G1629s model page on the Gretsch site (from 2001)
http://web.archive.org/web/200102150...ro1/g1629.html



Synchromatic Sparkle Jet (G1629)

The Synchromatic Jet Series: Classic and Cool!
The Sparkle Jet is a straightforward, rockin' axe. Finished in stunning Red Sparkle, the Sparkle Jet features a semi-hollow body with f-hole, two chrome humbucker pickups, a maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard, a chrome plated wraparound bridge, one volume and two tone control, a 3 way pickup selector, and die cast tuners.

Specifications
Model - G1629 Sparkle Jet
Description - Double Pickup Electric
Colors - Red Sparkle
Hardware - Chrome
Neck Type - Bolt-On
Neck Wood - Maple
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Scale - 24-3/4"
Frets - 22
Inlays - Dot
Width - 12-3/4"
Depth - 1-5/8"
Top - Laminated Body
Binding - None
Bridge - Wrap Around Tailpiece
Pickguard - None
Pickup - 2 Chrome Humbuckers
Controls
- Master Volume
- Two Tone
- 3 Way Toggle

Other Colors G1625 - Black Sparkle
G1626 - Silver Sparkle
G1627 - Blue Sparkle
G1628 - Gold Sparkle

Note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Colors may appear different in online images then actual finished products. Although every effort has been made to provide current and accurate information, we can not be held liable for any errors or ommisions of online content. Please contact your local Gretsch dealer directly to confirm the exact specifications and model availability prior to ordering.

[Anastasia]

Originally Posted by araT

Welcome aboard Anastasia

Here's an archived version of the G1629s model page on the Gretsch site (from 2001)
http://web.archive.org/web/200102150...ro1/g1629.html



Synchromatic Sparkle Jet (G1629)

The Synchromatic Jet Series: Classic and Cool!
The Sparkle Jet is a straightforward, rockin' axe. Finished in stunning Red Sparkle, the Sparkle Jet features a semi-hollow body with f-hole, two chrome humbucker pickups, a maple bolt-on neck with rosewood fingerboard, a chrome plated wraparound bridge, one volume and two tone control, a 3 way pickup selector, and die cast tuners.

Specifications
Model - G1629 Sparkle Jet
Description - Double Pickup Electric
Colors - Red Sparkle
Hardware - Chrome
Neck Type - Bolt-On
Neck Wood - Maple
Fingerboard - Rosewood
Scale - 24-3/4"
Frets - 22
Inlays - Dot
Width - 12-3/4"
Depth - 1-5/8"
Top - Laminated Body
Binding - None
Bridge - Wrap Around Tailpiece
Pickguard - None
Pickup - 2 Chrome Humbuckers
Controls
- Master Volume
- Two Tone
- 3 Way Toggle

Other Colors
G1625 - Black Sparkle
G1626 - Silver Sparkle
G1627 - Blue Sparkle
G1628 - Gold Sparkle

Note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Colors may appear different in online images then actual finished products. Although every effort has been made to provide current and accurate information, we can not be held liable for any errors or ommisions of online content. Please contact your local Gretsch dealer directly to confirm the exact specifications and model availability prior to ordering.

Thanks! That's super helpful.

[Synchromatic1628]

Originally Posted by araT

Welcome aboard Anastasia

Here's an archived version of the G1629s model page on the Gretsch site (from 2001)
http://web.archive.org/web/200102150...ro1/g1629.html

Binding - None

Thanks for posting this!!!! So awesome!

Though it says that these don't have binding Is it a faux binding, cause my 1628 sure looks like it has binding?


Oh, and posted for pure eye-candy:

[araT]

Originally Posted by Synchromatic1628

Thanks for posting this!!!! So awesome!

Though it says that these don't have binding Is it a faux binding, cause my 1628 sure looks like it has binding?

No worries, happy to help!

I don't know about the binding, all I know is I copy/pasted that from their site...
Gretsch are NOTORIOUS for changing up their specs between runs without updating their site!

[JohnS]

Here is my G2626 Electromatic



Syncromatics and Electromatics seem identical except for the name on the headstock. I paid $150 for mine over a year ago. As you can see, I have modified mine quite a bit and really like it quite a bit.

[tartanphantom]

I think the "no binding" refers to the fingerboard, not the body.